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5 students injured as classroom floor collapses at Habiganj primary school

Incident occurred at Pirijpur Government Primary School in Ajmiriganj upazila

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 5:57 pm

Deputy speaker rebukes 2 ministers for talking during MP

Kaikobad, Shahe Alam were asked to sit down and speak quietly as BNP MP Selina Sultana addressed the House

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 5:34 pm

Businesses seek time-bound RJSC services

Businesses have called for time-bound services from the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC), saying delays add to the cost and uncertainty of doing business

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 5:32 pm

Prime accused remanded, 8 more arrested over Savar SB officer killing

Rab says Altaf Hossain was attacked after he intervened in the assault of an elderly garage owner

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 5:24 pm

4 die of dengue, 1,314 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll this year reaches 121

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 5:20 pm

Water buses set to return to Dhaka

The revived service will offer commuters an alternative to the capital

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 5:18 pm

34-member body formed to assess binna grass use

The panel will assess the feasibility of planting binna grass (vetiver grass) across the country to protect vulnerable slopes from erosion and other damage

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 5:15 pm

Asif Mahmud shifts voter registration to Aftabnagar in Dhaka north

He was previously registered under DSCC

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 5:10 pm

Pietersen joins England coaching team ahead of World Cup 2027

The former England captain will be part of Brendon McCullum's coaching group for the upcoming T20 and one-day international series at home to Sri Lanka later this month, as well as subsequent series.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 4:53 pm

PCB to probe players

PCB media director Amir Mir announced on Monday that the board had initiated the inquiry following

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 4:44 pm

Farmers block Dhaka-Rajshahi highway in Puthia over fertiliser shortage, alleged overpricing

Protest ends after UNO assures supply at government-fixed prices

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 4:28 pm

August inflation eases to 8.26%

Food inflation fell to 7.02 percent in August from 7.16 percent in July

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 4:26 pm

Nasiruddin Patwary transfers voter registration to Dhaka-8

Patwary contested the February 12 national election from Dhaka-8 as an NCP candidate

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 4:20 pm

Delhi's Satya Niketan collapse toll rises to 7

10 police teams hunt owner as Delhi govt moves to seal illegal buildings

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 1:24 pm

481 killed in August road accidents: RSF

Road crash deaths rose by 65 from July, Road Safety Foundation says

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 1:15 pm

Iranian football players who sought asylum in Australia say anthem silence was protest against Tehran

Ramezanisadeh and Pasandideh said they were protesting Tehran's brutal crackdown on nationwide demonstrations against Iran's theocratic rule.

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 1:05 pm

No blockbuster forward, no problem: Arsenal show they can still bite

Arsenal showed they can find different ways to hurt opponents without the superstar forward they spent the summer pursuing.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 12:49 pm

Why did so many fish die in Barnai river?

Preliminary probe finds high ammonia, low oxygen behind deaths

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 12:44 pm

Germany fights Gaza genocide claims at the UNs top court

Last year, Germany stopped authorising any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza but later lifted those restrictions.

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 12:12 pm

Bishkhali riverbank turns green as 50,000 saplings take root in Bagerhat

Dredging-linked plantation drive across two upazilas aims to protect riverbanks while benefiting local landowners

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 12:05 pm

Man stabbed to death in Dhaka's Shah Ali, one held

Police yet to determine whether killing stemmed from mugging or previous enmity

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 11:30 am

CU takes disciplinary action against teacher, two students

Expulsion order for another student withdrawn after six months as per court order

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 11:28 am

Nepal tunnel rescues face unprecedented challenge

We are facing something I have never faced before, said the president of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 11:05 am

Mushtaq keen on Pakistan job but admits he is

Mushtaq, who is currently working as Bangladesh's spin-bowling coach, said the lack of job security and what he described as emotional decision-making within the PCB are major concerns for him.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 11:04 am

Another U-20 early exit: Will BFF learn the lesson?

Despite heading into the tournament riding high on their historic SAFF U-20 Championship triumph, the Bangladesh U-20 football team suffered another heartbreaking early exit.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 10:11 am

Teesta swallows 300-metre road, disrupts lives of 2,000 families in Lalmonirhat

Farmers bear extra time, labour and transport costs after erosion makes road unusable

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 9:51 am

Wildfires, heatwaves endanger air quality, health: UN

The United Nations' weather and climate agency underlined the links between air pollution and climate change, which scientists say is leading to more frequent and more intense heatwaves and wildfires.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 9:36 am

25 years on, America seeks to keep 9/11 memories alive

The anniversary commemorates a watershed moment for the US and the world.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 9:26 am

Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state election

The AfD is already Germany's most popular party at the national level and is seeking to secure a foothold for advancing its agenda, which includes heavy restrictions on immigration, restoring ties with Russia, cutting support to Ukraine and quitting the euro.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 9:20 am

75,000 depositors seek to withdraw nearly Tk 4,000cr from Sammilito Islami Bank

The applicants have sought a total of Tk 3,925 crore, officials of the bank said

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 9:18 am

North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as U.S., South Korea, Japan begin military drill

Kim Jong Un has previously said he could return to talks if the U.S. drops its hostile policy against North Korea and respects what he calls North Korea's status as a nuclear state

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 9:14 am

West Asia conflict LIVE: Israel army orders evacuation of zone in south Lebanon ahead of strikes

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the U.S. that the rules of the game in its war with Iran had changed, saying any further attack on Iranian interests or security would draw a faster and more painful response

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 9:10 am

Abahani look to turn the page

The unfinished club complex, overgrown with wild vines, and the barren playground edged with weeds offer a stark picture of Abahani

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 8:51 am

How climate change and food insecurity could fuel conflicts

Climate change, conflict, and trade tensions are putting pressure on the global food system. New research suggests the biggest risk is not food shortages, but whether societies can peacefully adapt to change

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 8:38 am

'Super-human' Alcaraz books quarterfinal clash with Shelton

I played my game, said Alcaraz, who unleashed 33 winners as he moved fluidly around the court, thwarting Paul at every turn in the two-hour 20-minute match.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 8:26 am

Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'

His proposal, which was immediately dismissed by the state's Governor, comes days after he signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America in the middle of a trade war with neighbouring Canada

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 8:13 am

Netanyahu orders evacuation of some West Bank settler outposts: Minister

The evacuation concerned outposts built in areas under the control of the Palestinian Authority and without official authorisation

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 7:05 am

India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust

As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to change.

BBC 7 Sep 2026 4:32 am

Man killed, another injured in Jatrabari shooting

Police suspect the attack was linked to a drug-related dispute

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 1:15 am

With joy and grief, Palestinian football marks return

Palestinian sports commentator Khalil Jadallah has spent the past three years mourning the athletes killed in the Gaza war. As Palestinian football officially resumed this week, his return to the stadium proved bittersweet.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 1:00 am

An economic buffer: Bangladesh

Reserves under the IMF

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 12:58 am

Harshitha sinks Tigresses as Sri Lanka seal semifinal spot

Bangladesh staged a spirited fightback with the ball at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, but Harshitha Samarawickrama's brilliant unbeaten 37-ball 48 carried Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win and into the Women

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 12:23 am

Former JnU student alleges men identifying themselves as Rab tried to detain her

Police say Rab-2 was requisitioned over a Tk 39 lakh theft case but confirm she was not an accused

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 12:09 am

Defending champion Sabalenka reaches quarterfinals

Sabalenka rallied from 3-1 down in the second set for a 6-4, 6-3 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where men's defending champion Carlos Alcaraz took on 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul in search of a quarter-final berth.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 11:39 pm

Yamal hits double as 'nearly perfect' Barcelona thrash Valencia

The reigning champions moved three points clear at the top of La Liga, after Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Real Betis on Friday.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 11:19 pm

I can never repay your love: President tells Thakurgaon residents

Fakhrul thanks home district for decades of support and calls for unity and peaceful politics

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 10:24 pm

Iran claims strike on U.S. ship in Hormuz but Washington denies it

The United States and Iran resumed attacks last week, following a month of relative calm, with the Strait of Hormuz and areas along Iran's southern coast again being targeted

The Hindu 6 Sep 2026 10:08 pm

10 more parliamentary committees formed, no chairmanships for opposition MPs

Ruling party says opposition lawmakers must first join the constitutional amendment committee before being considered for standing committee leadership

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 9:49 pm

Enforced disappearance, NHRC bills passed amid opposition walkout

Parliament also approves property law amendment allowing donors to retain lifetime rights over gifted assets

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 9:24 pm

Every 10 seconds, someone was shot: Witness recounts Mirpur-10 violence on Aug 4, 2024

July Uprising survivor tells ICT police and members of Awami League, Chhatra League and Jubo League fired relentlessly at protesters

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 9:16 pm

Impressed Dooley wants to 'have a close look at Zidane'

As many as five overseas-based players represented Bangladesh in the campaign, but as the side failed to win any of their three group matches, few of them produced performances worth talking about. Zidane, however, managed to stand out and leave an impression during the tournament.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 8:53 pm

Changing Rab

Organisation calls for vetting of personnel, civilian oversight and tighter limits on use of force

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 8:49 pm

Opposition walks out over NHRC bill, alleges unequal rules for rights violations

Shafiqur Rahman says proposed law gives state forces different treatment; law minister insists bill is stronger

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 8:33 pm

Minister orders shorter baggage wait at Dhaka airport

During an unannounced visit to the airport, the minister inspected the baggage-handling process of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight on the Jeddah-Chattogram-Dhaka route

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 8:24 pm

Lebanon president calls for US help after 4 killed in Israeli strikes

Sunday's strikes, which damaged government premises and destroyed an out-of-service hospital, 'a dangerous escalation,' says Joseph Aoun

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:39 pm

Rab arrests madrasa teacher in case over 14-year-old student

Case statement alleges the student was beaten and poisoned in Madhabpur in April 2025

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:36 pm

Bangladesh end U-20 campaign with 3-0 defeat to India

Bangladesh ended their AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-0 defeat to India in Uzbekistan on Sunday, finishing bottom of their four-team group without scoring a single goal.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:19 pm

President waives penalties on 21 NBR officials over protest

The 21 officials cleared of their penalties are: Commissioner (Current Charge) Md Zakir Hossain; joint commissioners of taxes Morshed Uddin Khan, Masuma Khatun, Md Mamun Mia, Monalisa Shahreen Sushmita and Md Sanwarul Kabir; additional commissioners of taxes Murad Ahmed, Mirza Ashiq Rana, Hasan Muhammad Tarek Rekabdar, Sifat-e-Mariam, Sultana Habib, Chand Sultana Chowdhurany, AAM Amimul Ehsan Khan and Sadhan Kumar Kundu; deputy commissioners Imam Tauhid Hasan Shakil, Md Zillur Rahman, Mohammad Saidul Islam, Mohammad Shihabul Islam and Md Shahadat Jamil; and revenue officers Sobuj Mia and Shafiul Boshr.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:18 pm

An economy cant run on emotion; it must run on law: Amir Khosru

Finance minister says companies should continue operating while accused owners face legal proceedings

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:16 pm

Murder case filed after couple, foetus found dead in locked Ashulia room

Police say the room was locked from outside and initially suspect a planned killing

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:07 pm

2021 T20 WC win against India damaged us a lot: Yousuf's brutal verdict on Pakistan's decline

Former Pakistan batting great Mohammad Yousuf has traced the national team's decline back to one of its most famous victories -- the 10-wicket demolition of India at the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:02 pm